Politics

North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Nick McGowan has asked about plans for the Ringwood activity centre.“In particular, in my electorate of Ringwood, the Government has proposed at the moment a draft Ringwood activity centre plan,” Mr McGowan said.“This plan has its various stages. The Government claim that they have consulted the Council, although I know, having met

There are fears from Glen Waverley and Box Hill that travel times on the State Government’s Suburban Rail Loop will be delayed, North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Richard Welch has told State Parliament.“It has been revealed that the estimated travel time in the Metro Tunnel has more than doubled between Parkville and the new Arden precinct, with

Rents for Little India traders in Dandenong have almost doubled in some cases, according to Ann-Marie Hermans, South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC.Ms Hermans told Parliament that the rent hikes started “well before the alleged $600 million redevelopment of the 30-year-old shopping strip has even started”“In light of the current cost-of-living crisis and the government’s indolent claims about

South Eastern Metropolitan MLC Ann-Marie Hermans has spoken in State Parliament about the challenges faced by Berwick Church of Christ.“On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, I raised in Parliament an adjournment about the Berwick Church of Christ, which had received a notification from the State Revenue Office that the land exemption under section 74(1) of the

The State Government says that is ensuring older Victorians receive the high-quality care they need and deserve, closer to home – with designs revealed and a builder appointed for the new $62.8 million aged care facility in Mansfield.The new 30-bed facility is set to replace the ageing Buckland House Aged Care facility and will be

Eight candidates have nominated for the Dunkley by-election to be held on Saturday, March 2.A random draw for positions on the ballot paper was undertaken at a public event on Friday (Feb. 9):• CONROY, Nathan – Liberal• CURRIE, Bronwyn – Animal Justice Party• ABRAHAM, Chrysten – Libertarian• YUNIS, Reem – Victorian Socialists• BERGWERF, Darren –

A Police sergeant from eastern region has been charged following an investigation.The charges relate to an alleged assault in July last year in Clayton whilst the man was on duty.The 45-year-old has been charged with common law assault. He will appear before a court at a later date.

Cr Damien Gallagher brought the subject of Federal politics to last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council, discussing the upcoming referendum.“There is very little to report from a local Governance Portfolio perspective this month, but I’d like to continue the discussion on one of the great national governance matters of this generation,” Cr Gallagher said.“It’s the referendum

The State Government has shortlisted two consortia featuring construction companies, sponsors and facilities management providers vying to deliver the new Melton Hospital.Mary-Ann e Thomas (pictured), Minister for Health Infrastructure, announced the shortlisted consortia who have been invited to develop proposals for next major public hospital for Melbourne’s outer West.The shortlisted consortia are Exemplar Health, comprising

South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Rachel Payne has asked Equality Minister Harriet Shing in State Parliament about intersex people.“People with intersex variations represent 1.7 per cent of all births,” Ms Payne said.“As the minister is aware, intersex people are born with physical, hormonal or genetic features that are not considered typical male or female sex characteristics.“Advocates have